Walks from Stroud
Gloucestershire · South West England
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Stroud Station.
Alternatively, view walks near Stroud by train.
Stroud Circular via Rodborough Common
Hill and moorland paths and with substantial climbs.
Hilly: half on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons (National Trust; 2h in)
Time: 7h (5h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
Stonehouse to Stroud
Panoramic views; long views. Hill and moorland paths with woodland and with substantial climbs. Part of the Cotswold Way.
Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.
Time: 6h (4h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
Gloucester to Stroud
Great wide open views back to Gloucester and across towards Wales. Starts through Gloucester's historic streets, then field paths (muddy in winter) skirting Robinswood Hill, crossing under the M5 to wide open countryside with great views. Noisy near the roads and motorway in the first half and quieter and more scenic beyond.
Time: 6h30 (5h walking, 1h30 lunch)
1 lunch spot: the Fagin's
Warnings: After crossing under the M5 there is a short stretch of busy road with blind corners and little space off the carriageway before the footpath to Brookthorpe; take care. Fields can be very muddy in winter, and some stiles and bridges (e.g. near Daniel's Brook) are hidden in brambles and easily missed.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Stonehouse to Stroud
Woodland: a third under tree cover.
Woodchester Park (National Trust; 2h in)
Time: 7h (5h30 walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Railwalks.
